About the Integrated Studies B.A.

Unlock your potential with an Integrated Studies degree at St. Cloud State University! This flexible program allows you to tailor your education to your unique interests and career goals.

Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or explore new opportunities, this degree offers the freedom to choose courses that align with your passions. With a diverse range of subjects and expert faculty support, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic job market.

5 Things We Want You to Know About the Integrated Studies B.A.

  1. Maximize Your Transfer Credits: Our flexible program is designed to help transfer students make the most of their previously earned credits, streamlining their path to graduation.
  2. Customize Your Education: Combine multiple areas of interest and collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create a personalized academic experience.
  3. Real-World Experience: Take advantage of off-campus opportunities, including internships and education abroad programs, with the flexibility to fit these experiences into your schedule.
  4. Career-Ready Skills: Gain the knowledge and specialized skills aligned with your career and educational goals, preparing you to excel in today’s competitive job market.
  5. Accredited Excellence: St. Cloud State University offers over 60 undergraduate majors and is proudly accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Design Your Program

The Integrated Studies B.A. allows students to elect the courses, schedule, time commitment, and level of intensity right for them to complete an undergraduate degree at St. Cloud State University.

Consider the Integrated Studies B.A. if any of these apply:

  • You started a degree program but have not finished. This program allows you to come back to college and complete your degree in a timely manner.
  • You have earned a large number of credits in an area of study that no longer interests you or meets your career objectives. Previous credits you earned still count towards your degree.
  • Your work demands basic knowledge in more than one subject area. With this degree, you will take higher level courses without completing the full requirements of a major.
  • Your personal interests encompass a wide variety of disciplines. This degree gives you a chance to explore several subject areas, in depth, without committing to one specialty.

Next Steps: How to elect the Integrated Studies B.A.

  1. Log into the Change Major/Minor/Certificate Form and change your major to Integrated Studies.
  2. Email Advising and Student Transitions to make an appointment with an advisor to develop and discuss your Integrated Studies program.

Integrated Studies Program Requirements

Be Advised: Transfer Credits, Graduate School, and Employers

Transfer Credits
Students may transfer credits from other institutions to St. Cloud State University. Information about transfer procedures and residency requirements available from Records and Registration's Transfer Resources.

Graduate School
Plan your Integrated Studies undergraduate program to meet the requirements of graduate institutions or programs that interest them. Investigate graduate admission criteria while pursuing the degree in order to tailor course choices to graduate degree program requirements.

Employers
This degree provides the same high level of academic achievement as any other baccalaureate degree, using 21st century technology to help students complete degree programs and recognizes changing approaches to higher education for students at all stages of academic progress. The Program Proposal that is required of candidates allows students to think through their reasons for pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Creating the Program Proposal gives students the opportunity to develop clear and reasoned answers to give any employer inquiring about this degree program.

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